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Портрет великого князя Петра Федоровича

Fyodor Rokotov

1758

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Портрет великого князя Петра Федоровича is a 1758 oil by Fyodor Rokotov, a Rococo painting work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?: Fyodor Rokotov
When & what style?: 1758 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This portrait depicts a man dressed in an ornate red coat with gold embroidery, paired with a blue sash and a black vest. He holds a cane in his right hand and wears a white lace cuff on his left wrist. The background features a tree on the left and a distant building on the right, set against a blue sky. The man's attire and the background suggest a formal setting, possibly a garden or an outdoor location with a structure in the distance. The level of detail in the clothing and the accessories indicates a high level of craftsmanship in the painting. For more on the artist's use of chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Fyodor Rokotov

Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (Fedor Rokotov) (Russian: Фёдор Степа́нович Ро́котов; 1736 – December 24, 1808) was a Russian painter who specialized in portraits.

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